Sarasota Life
Award-winning beaches, a celebrated arts scene, and year-round sunshine — all just minutes from your front door.
The Center of It All
Heritage Oaks enjoys one of Sarasota’s most enviable addresses. Tucked into the quiet, natural beauty of a private community, we sit just minutes from the Gulf’s sugar-sand beaches, world-class culture, and vibrant shopping and dining — the very best of Florida’s Suncoast, right around the corner.
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Sport & Recreation
Sunshine, water, and wide-open space — from America’s #1 beach to state parks, trails, and spring-training baseball.
Siesta Key Beach
Ranked the #1 beach in America, famed for its powder-soft, quartz-white sand.
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Lido Beach
3,000 feet of white sand and calm Gulf waters, just steps from St. Armands Circle.
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Sarasota Bay & Marina
A beautiful bayfront park and marina in the heart of downtown Sarasota.
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Nathan Benderson Park
A world-class rowing venue with 3.4 miles of trails, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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Myakka River State Park
Wildlife boat and tram tours through one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks.
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Oscar Scherer State Park
A hidden nature preserve for imperiled species, just minutes from the coast.
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Ed Smith Stadium
Spring-training home of the Baltimore Orioles, right here in Sarasota.
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Golf in Sarasota
More than 30 area courses offer a round for every level of play.
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The Legacy Trail
A scenic paved trail for walking, running, and biking across Sarasota County.
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Sarasota Polo Club
One of the world’s largest polo communities, with lively Sunday matches each season.
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Sarasota International Cricket Club
Bringing the world’s second-most-popular sport to players of every age.
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Museums, theatre, music, and gardens make Sarasota one of Florida’s great cultural capitals.
The Ringling Museum of Art
Florida’s state art museum, set on a stunning bayfront estate with formal gardens.
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Cà d’Zan Mansion
The Ringlings’ Gilded Age palace, modeled after the grand palazzos of Venice.
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The Circus Museum
Explore the history of the American circus through immersive, interactive galleries.
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Sarasota Opera House
A beautifully restored 1,100-seat historic theater in the heart of downtown.
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Florida Studio Theatre
A village of five downtown theatres offering plays, cabaret, and improv.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
The world’s only garden devoted to epiphytes, on a lush downtown bayfront.
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Historic Spanish Point
A 30-acre bayfront campus of Selby Gardens showcasing native plants and history.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Touch pools, working labs, and exhibits revealing the secrets of the sea.
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Sarasota National Cemetery
A place of honor for 25,000+ veterans, home to the moving Patriot Plaza.
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Sarasota Orchestra
An acclaimed American symphony performing at venues across the city.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Broadway, dance, and comedy inside one of Sarasota’s architectural landmarks.
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Asolo Repertory Theatre
The largest professional repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States.
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From St. Armands Circle to locally owned kitchens, the Suncoast serves up something for every taste.
St. Armands Circle
An iconic circle of upscale shops and restaurants with Old Florida charm.
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The Mall at University Town Center
Sarasota’s premier destination with 140+ stores and restaurants.
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Downtown Sarasota
Shops, galleries, restaurants, and nightlife along historic Main Street.
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Sarasota Originals
More than 60 locally owned restaurants serving the flavors of the Suncoast.
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Downtown Venice
A charming 1920s downtown of boutiques, cafes, and Old Florida character.
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Discover the community, the lifestyle, and the location that put Heritage Oaks at the center of it all.
